“According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2005, there were 25,780,576 physically handicapped people in the United States. Physically handicapped is defined, in this survey, as an individual who has substantial limitations for the ability to walk, climb stairs, reach, lift or carry due to a physical condition.” – Answers.com
Six years ago, there were no accessibility laws in the United States. Disabled people were categorized as “sick” and routinely hospitalized in convalescent homes. There was no social policy for the disabled…
While the 1964 Civil Rights Act did not address accessibility, it became the model for future legislation. Over the years, there have been changes expanding the requirements for accessibility from Federal facilities to public facilities and commercial accommodations.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




